Author: Rick Mc

Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.

Russian Men’s AA Championships results

1. Artur Dalaloyan 167.930
2. Nikita Ignatyev 166.495
3. Vladislav Polyashov 165.697
4. Ilya Kibartas 162.797
5. Kirill Prokopyev 160.861
6. Daniil Kazachkov 159.429

Amanda Turner:

Dalaloyan, the top gymnast during Wednesday’s qualification, scored a combined 167.930 over both days to win his first national title. He was fifth all-around at last year’s national championships and eighth in 2015. Dalaloyan trains at Moscow’s famed Dinamo club under coaches Alexander Kalinin, Vladimir Kholdushkin and Sergei Shaken. …

Russia’s top stars are likely to skip the Europeans this year in order to recover from injury or illness, and to give some younger gymnasts more competitive experience. Only two Olympians competed in Wednesday’s competition, David Belyavsky and Nikita Nagornyy, with neither doing the all-around. …

IG – Dalaloyan Wins Russian Nationals

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Rosie’s leos to Olympic Museum in Switzerland

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https://twitter.com/olympicchannel/status/836918268984246273

Jessica Dowling’s great Bars save

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Beam music in College

Many teams use personalized music in training and at home meets.

When Hayley Sanders steps up to the balance beam and the booming beat of Lil Mama’s 2007 hit “Lip Gloss” resonates through Stegeman Coliseum, the crowd knows it’s in for a treat.

As a spark of energy quickly spreads through the arena, Sanders begins her routine. She sees it as her moment to contribute to a successful team performance.

“I only hear it for like the first, maybe, 15 seconds, and then I block everything out,” Sanders said. …

Red & Black – Music helps Georgia gymnasts conquer the beam

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new Gym for Kolkata, India?

The state government is mulling to set up an International Gymnastic Hall in the city.

This came on the day when the state government felicitated gymnast Dipa Karmakar

… Equipment will be brought from France. Nandi said that it is a great initiative as it will not only help the people of Bengal but also the entire eastern region. …

Government To Set Up International Gymnastic Hall In Six Months

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Nikki Hanley judging Men’s American Cup

Hanley is the only female Category I FIG judge for Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, meaning she’s certified to judge the sport’s biggest competitions. She attained the rank this past winter, after acing the exam given at the Men’s Intercontinental Judges Course in Bratislava (SVK) …

In company with Women’s judge Gordon Bennett (CAN) and Rhythmic judge Ariel Alejandro Milanesio (ARG), Hanley hopes to dispel any gender stereotypes …

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44th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, September 30 - October 6, 2013 in Antwerp/BEL
44th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, September 30 – October 6, 2013 in Antwerp/BEL

Mihai Brestyan Aussie Women’s National Coach

Gymnastics Australia today confirmed the appointment of leading international coach Mihai Brestyan to the position of Women’s National Coach. …

‘’The recruitment process has been lengthy, but Gymnastics Australia was clear in its objective of securing a world best coach to drive performance standards of Australian athletes and coaches to be internationally competitive.’’

… Mihai Brestyan is in Australia for the next 10 days to meet with Gymnastics Australia staff, coaches and athletes and to visit the daily performance environment of our high performance centres and clubs.

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